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BD61 VFB

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

183,500 mi
Last recorded183,500 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 VFB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2026 183,500 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 174,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 29 Apr 2024 160,829 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 145,560 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rears,both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trays and skirts obsecuring views

Pass 27 Jan 2022 132,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 119,122 miles

Exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated.

Pass 20 Jan 2020 114,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 105,541 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 91,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2017 76,340 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 61,574 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 45,409 miles

lights and reg plates cleaned prior to test

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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BD61 VFB is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 75,642 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD61 VFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 14 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD61 VFB registered?

BD61 VFB is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is BD61 VFB safe to buy?

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